Ebersole, Hansen set school records ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Despite falling 62-31 at Roland-Story High School Friday night, the Greene County football team walked away with something to be proud of, with new program records set in the game. Ram quarterback Gabe Ebersole had a huge night, throwing the ball for 464 yards. Jack Hansen was on…
Read MoreDay: October 4, 2023
Rams run at Ogden, Perry
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County cross country teams raced twice last week, with the boys taking fifth on Tuesday in Ogden and seventh in Perry on Thursday. Ava Minnehan was the top Ram runner for the girls, placing 36th on Tuesday and 37th on Thursday. Becca Anderson took 42nd and 64th, Evelyn Snyder was 63rd…
Read MoreRams host Saturday v’ball tourney
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal After hosting a tournament on Saturday, the Greene County Volleyball team is now 11-10 overall, with a 1-2 record from the tournament. The Rams are 1-2 in Heart of Iowa Conference action. The Rams faced Carlisle, falling 2-0 with set scores of 21-15 and 21-18. Violet Reedy led the team in assists, with…
Read MoreMcDonald sisters excel in barrel racing
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Briella and Jerzee McDonald, daughters of Nina and Marty McDonald, will be traveling to Gifford, IL, in November to take part in the International Miniature Rodeo Association finals, both competing in barrel racing. Briella, who is now 13, has loved barrel racing since she was very young, according to her mom, Nina McDonald. “It…
Read MoreGCDC honors Andy Rowland as Entrepreneur of the Year
On the eve of the first dirt being moved for Rowland Construction’s Water Tower housing project, Andy Rowland was presented with Greene County Development Corporation’s first Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Chuck Offenburger presented the award at GCDC’s community information event Oct. 2 at Wild Rose Casino. The event, which was open to the public, replaced GCDC’s more formal annual…
Read MoreMahanay Tower marks anniversary of dedication Oct. 16 with concert, free admission for all
The dedication of the Mahanay Bell Tower took place 57 years ago on Oct. 16, 1966, and each year it is a time to celebrate. This year, the Tower will be open Oct. 16 from 10 am to 2 pm with free admission for all. The Bell Tower Community Foundation would like to particularly invite local employers to send their…
Read MoreGreene County Schools Athletic Hall of Fame nominations open
The Greene County Community Schools activities department is seeking nominations for the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, nominees need to be State Champions or received 1st Team All-State recognition. Teams need to be state champions to be considered. The detailed criteria are included in the nomination form. Nomination forms are available by…
Read MoreJefferson Matters drops Chamber from name
The organization formerly known as “Jefferson Matters: A Chamber and Main Street Community”, formally announces its new name of “Jefferson Matters”. After the merger of the Jefferson Matters: Main Street program and Greene County Chamber of Commerce in the spring of 2020, it was decided to have a lengthy, inclusive name, acknowledging both previous organizations. After three years of letting…
Read MoreRippey baseball season wraps up this weekend
Four teams will compete at Walt Anderson Field in Rippey this weekend, including the Rippey Demons, the Mustangs and the Eagles. Games will begin Saturday at 10 am and conclude with a championship game Sunday at 10 am.
Read MorePublic health tells flu, Covid-19 immunization clinic dates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there were as many 54 million cases of the flu, up to 650,000 hospitalizations and as many as 58,000 flu-related deaths between October 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023. Vaccinations can help lower your risk of becoming one of these numbers during the 2023/2024 flu season. However, the flu is not…
Read MoreNominations open for ABC Award
Jefferson Matters is seeking nominations for the 2023 ABC Award. Nominations are to be submitted by Wednesday, November 22, 2023 by 4 p.m. The award will be presented later at the Community Appreciation Night in 2024. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership qualities…
Read MoreThe Studio receives grant from Jefferson Wants You fund
The Studio hair salon is a recipient of a $3,500 grant from the Jefferson Wants You incentive fund. The Studio is owned and operated by Kelsie Wearmouth and her partner Chuck Foster. The salon will offer haircuts, highlighting, root color, balayage, bright colors, curly haircuts, men’s cuts, hair extensions, kids’ cuts, up-styles, perms and facial waxing. The Studio is located…
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